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Art Class: Watercolor with Jim Kingwell

Two watercolor paintings of Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.

Art Class: Watercolor with Jim Kingwell

May 4th to May 8th, with Classes Recurring Monday through Friday

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center in Yosemite Valley

Slow down, breathe in, and let Yosemite do the inspiring. In this relaxed four-hour watercolor class, participants paint outdoors, surrounded by blooming wildflowers and rushing waterfalls. Artist Jim Kingwell guides the experience, introducing watercolor basics with step-by-step instruction for beginners and creative nudges for more seasoned painters. Attendees can choose to capture sweeping landscapes or focus on a single bloom—whatever draws their eye. By the end of the class, participants will have gained new skills, shared a few laughs with fellow creatives, and created a personal piece of Yosemite to take home. No stress—just art, nature, and a good time.

 

Registration: $35

Experience Level: Easy

Hiking: 0-1 Miles

Elevation: 4,000 Feet

REGISTER FOR PAINTING CLASS

Starts: May 04, 2026

Occurs:
5/04/2026 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5/05/2026 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5/06/2026 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5/07/2026 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5/08/2026 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Admission: $35 per guest

Location: Happy Isles Art and Nature Center in Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389

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Produced By: Yosemite Conservancy

Contact Person:: Jim Kingwell

Phone: 415-434-1782

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